Maharaja Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Maharaja Restaurant, where every dish tells a story of authentic Indian flavors and hospitality. Nestled at 358 London Rd, South Benfleet, this culinary gem prides itself on its extensive menu that caters to all palates. From richly spiced curries to aromatic biryanis, each plate is crafted with care, reflecting a dedication to quality.
Guests rave about the friendly and attentive staff, ensuring a delightful dining experience that feels personalized. Many have found their new favorite dishes, like the mouthwatering chicken tikka masala, described as reminiscent of traditional flavors encountered in Dubai. The restaurant also offers a vibrant buffet and a tempting array of vegetarian and vegan options, making it an appealing choice for diverse groups.
With its inviting atmosphere, elegant decor, and engaging hospitality, Maharaja Restaurant promises a memorable culinary adventure, perfect for family outings or a cozy dinner date. Come indulge in delightful flavors that will transport you to the heart of India!
Vegetarian Starters
Melon
Aloo Mattar Tikki
Lightly spiced potato patties stuffed with green peas topped with yoghurt, chickpeas and sweet tamarind sauce. Griddle cooked
Aloo Chaat Puri
Soft spiced potato cubes cooked with green peppers, tomato, chaat masala, served with tamarind sauce. Medium
Onion Bhajia
Potato, onion, cauliflower and aubergine, deep fried with a lightly spiced gram (lentil) flour batter. Medium
Paneer Pakora
Indian homemade cheese cubes, deep fried in spicy gram flour. Medium.
Vegetable Samosa
Crisp filo pastry stuffed with lightly spiced potato and vegetables, deep fried
Chilli Cheese Mushroom On Puri
Button mushrooms stuffed with paneer cheese, onion, ginger, chillies, herbs and spices served on fluffy puri bread. Hot
Mixed Tandoori Starter
An assortment of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and soft shami kebab. Medium.
Shami Kebab
Silky patties of lightly spiced ground meat, griddle cooked to melt in the mouth.
Sheek Kebab
Succulent skewers of lean minced lamb blended with fresh coriander, onion, garlic, green chilli and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven
Reshmi Kebab
Melt in the mouth kebab of minced lamb cooked with fresh herbs and spices, coated in egg
Chicken Tikka Pakora
Chicken Tikka pieces, deep fried in a lightly spiced gram (lentil) flour batter
Tandoori Lamb Chop Starter
Succulent juicy lamb chops served sizzling from the grill, marinated in a mild marinade. Moreish
Tandori Chicken Starter
Chicken Samosa
Lamb Samosa
Chicken Tikka Starter
Lamb Tikka Starter
Chicken Chaat Puri
Lamb Chaat Puri
Non Vegetarian Starters
Fish Starters
Prawn Cocktail
Prawns in a seafood sauce on a bed of crisp lettuce
Prawn On Puri
Prawns cooked with green peppers, tomatoes, chaat masala on fluffy puri bread. Medium
King Prawn On Puri
King prawns with green peppers, tomatoes, chaat masala on fluffy puri bread. Medium
Salmon On Puri
Salmon with green peppers, tomatoes, chaat masala served on fluffy puri bread. Medium
Tandori King Prawn Starter
Mouthwatering jumbo king prawn, delicately marinated in mild spices, baked in the tandoor
King Prawn Butterfly
Succulent king prawns, butterflied and deep fried until golden brown
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A delicious meat selection of tandoori chicken, chicken and lamb tikka, sheek kebab, lamb chops and tandoori king prawn, served with naan
Tandoori Lamb Chop Main
Succulent juicy lamb chops served sizzling from the grill, marinated in a mild marinade. Moreish
Sheek Kabab Main
Succulent skewers of lean minced lamb blended with fresh coriander, onion, garlic, green chilli and spices, cooked in the tandoor oven
Paneer Tikka Main
Grilled indian cottage cheese (paneer), marinated in a green paste of fresh coriander, chilli, lime, herbs and spices, cooked on the charcoal grill
Tandoori Chicken Main
Juicy spring chicken on the bone, marinated in home made yoghurt, fresh herbs and spices, cooked in the clay oven
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Tender salmon fillet, charcoal grilled, cooked with fine herbs spices and lemon
Tandori King Prawn Main
Mouth watering jumbo king prawns, delicately marinated in mild spices, baked in the tandooi
Chicken Tikka Main
Lamb Tikka Main
Chicken Shaslick
Lamb Shaslick
Poneer Shashlick
King Prawn Shashlick
Tandooris And Kebabs
Lean Dishes And Salads
Maharaja Garam Masala Chicken
Moist chicken breast marinated in herbs and garam masala spices, chargrilled in the tandoor oven. Mild
Maharaja Garam Masala Lamb
Tender lamb pieces marinated in herbs and garam masala spices, chargrilled in the tandoor oven. Mild
Maharaja Garam Masala Salmon
Juicy fillet of fresh salmon, marinated in herbs and garam masala spices, chargrilled in the tandoor oven. Mild
Maharaja Special Grill
A lean, protein rich selection of hariyali chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka and sheek kebab. Medium
Maharaja Seabass Masala
Juicy fillet of fresh seabass cooked with a signature marinade of fresh herbs, lightly spiced and griddle cooked with olive oil. Medium
Maharaja Tilapia Masala
Tender pieces freshwater Tilapia fish fillets, marinated in green herbs lightly spiced and pan fried in olive oil. melts in the mouth. Medium
Maharaja Garam Masala King Prawn
King prawn marinated in herbs and garam masala spices, charcoal grilled
Chicken Maharani Ka Khana
Lamb Maharani Ka Khana
Prawn Maharani Ka Khana
King Prawn Maharani Ka Khana
Veg Maharani Ka Khana
Quorn Maharani Ka Khana
Chicken Badshahi Ka Khana
Lamb Badshahi Ka Khana
Prawn Badshahi Ka Khana
King Prawn Badshahi Ka Khana
Veg Badshahi Ka Khana
Quorn Badshahi Ka Khana
Chicken Akbari Ka Khana
Lamb Akbari Ka Khana
Prawn Akbari Ka Khana
King Prawn Akbari Ka Khana
Veg Akbari Ka Khana
Quorn Akbari Ka Khana
Chicken Noorjahani
Lamb Noorjahani
Prawn Noorjahani
King Prawn Noorjahani
Veg Noorjahani
Quorn Noorjahani
Chicken Nawab Ka Khana
Lamb Nawab Ka Khana
Prawn Nawab Ka Khana
King Prawn Nawab Ka Khana
Veg Nawab Ka Khana
Quorn Nawab Ka Khana
Chicken Durbari
Lamb Durbari
Prawn Durbari
King Prawn Durbari
Veg Durbari
Quorn Durbari
Chicken Mughali
Lamb Mughali
Prawn Mughali
King Prawn Mughali
Veg Mughali
Quorn Mughali
Chicken Honey Chicken
Lamb Honey Chicken
Prawn Honey Chicken
King Prawn Honey Chicken
Veg Honey Chicken
Quorn Honey Chicken
Chicken Gatta Maharani
Lamb Gatta Maharani
Prawn Gatta Maharani
King Prawn Gatta Maharani
Veg Gatta Maharani
Quorn Gatta Maharani
Chicken Maharaja Supreme
Lamb Maharaja Supreme
Prawn Maharaja Supreme
King Prawn Maharaja Supreme
Veg Maharaja Supreme
Quorn Maharaja Supreme
Chicken Shah Jahan's Last Stew
Lamb Shah Jahan's Last Stew
Prawn Shah Jahan's Last Stew
King Prawn Shah Jahan's Last Stew
Veg Shah Jahan's Last Stew
Quorn Shah Jahan's Last Stew
Chicken Jahangir Ki Pasand
Lamb Jahangir Ki Pasand
Prawn Jahangir Ki Pasand
King Prawn Jahangir Ki Pasand
Veg Jahangir Ki Pasand
Quorn Jahangir Ki Pasand
Chicken Maharaja Delight
Lamb Maharaja Delight
Prawn Maharaja Delight
King Prawn Maharaja Delight
Veg Maharaja Delight
Quorn Maharaja Delight
Chicken Shahi Kurma
Lamb Shahi Kurma
Prawn Shahi Kurma
King Prawn Shahi Kurma
Veg Shahi Kurma
Qourn Shahi Kurma
Signature Dishes
Special Tropical Exotica Dishes
Nihari Lamb Shank
Mouth watering lamb shank, marinated overnight to fall off the bone. Cooked slowly with cinnamon, cardamon, aromatic spices and yoghurt. A satisfying dish, perfect with naan. Medium
Nagaria
Tender spring chicken, lamb, prawn and keema (mince) in one hearty comforting dish. Fairly hot
Chicken Rezala
Cooked with chicken, green chilli, peppers, fresh herbs. Garnished with a boiled egg. Fairly hot
Lamb Rezala
Cooked with lamb, green chilli, peppers, fresh herbs. Garnished with a boiled egg. Fairly hot
Everest Chicken
Julienne cut chicken strips cooked with onion, green peppers and honey. Fairly mild
Murgh Masala
Chicken cooked with mincemeat and boiled egg in an aromatic gravy. Fairly hot
Tandoori Chicken Masala
Fairly mild chicken and mincemeat dish in a delicately flavoured rich sauce. Mild
Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Khumbi Bahar
Cubed chicken cooked with mushrooms, paneer, ginger and garlic. Fairly Hot
Monpossand Ka Khana
Chicken, lamb and prawn cooked with herbs, green chillies, ginger, peppers, onions and tomato with select spices. Medium
Chicken Tikka Masala
Lamb Tikka Masala
Prawn Tikka Masala
King Prawn Tikka Masala
Veg Tikka Masala
Quorn Tikka Masala
Poneer Tikka Masala
Masala Sauce
Chicken Kalamirchi
Lamb Kalamirchi
Prawn Kalamirchi
King Prawn Kalamirchi
Veg Kalamirchi
Quorn Kalamirchi
Chicken Rajasthani
Lamb Rajasthani
Prawn Rajasthani
King Prawn Rajasthani
Veg Rajasthani
Quorn Rajasthani
Chicken Karahi
Lamb Karahi
Prawn Karahi
King Prawn Karahi
Veg Karahi
Quorn Karahi
Chicken Shatkori Sylhet
Lamb Shatkori Sylhet
Prawn Shatkori Sylhet
King Prawn Shatkori Sylhet
Veg Shatkori Sylhet
Quorn Shatkori Sylhet
Chicken Naga Raj
Lamb Naga Raj
Prawn Naga Raj
King Prawn Naga Raj
Veg Naga Raj
Quorn Naga Raj
Chicken Passanda
Lamb Passanda
Prawn Passanda
King Prawn Passanda
Veg Passanda
Quorn Passanda
Chicken Moilee
Lamb Moilee
Prawn Moilee
King Prawn Moilee
Veg Moilee
Quorn Moilee
Chicken Makhni
Lamb Makhni
Prawn Makhni
King Prawn Makhni
Veg Makhni
Quorn Makhni
Butter Chicken
Recommended Dishes
Balti
Chicken Balti Lajwaab
Lamb Balti Lajwaab
Prawn Balti Lajwaab
King Prawn Balti Lajwaab
Veg Balti Lajwaab
Quorn Balti Lajwaab
Chicken Balti Tropical
Lamb Balti Tropical
Prawn Balti Tropical
King Prawn Balti Tropical
Veg Balti Tropical
Quorn Balti Tropical
Chicken Balti Garlic Chilli
Lamb Balti Garlic Chilli
Prawn Balti Garlic Chilli
King Prawn Balti Garlic Chilli
Veg Balti Garlic Chilli
Quorn Balti Garlic Chilli
Balty Exotica
Chicken Balti Jalfrezi
Lamb Balti Jalfrezi
Prawn Balti Jalfrezi
King Prawn Balti Jalfrezi
Veg Balti Jalfrezi
Quorn Balti Jalfrezi
Chicken Balty
Lamb Balty
Balty Exutica Vindalo Hot
King Prawn Balty
Chicken Balti Bemissal
Lamb Balti Bemissal
Prawn Balti Bemissal
King Prawn Balti Bemissal
Veg Balti Bemissal
Quorn Balti Bemissal
Chicken Jalfrezi
Lamb Jalfrezi
Prawn Jalfrezi
King Prawn Jalfrezi
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Qourn Jalfrezi
Chicken Madras
Lamb Madras
Prawn Madras
King Prawn Madras
Veg Madras
Quorn Madras
Chicken Tk Madras
Lamb Tk Madras
Madras Sauce
Chicken Vindaloo
Lamb Vindaloo
Prawn Vindaloo
King Prawn Vindaloo
Veg Vindaloo
Quorn Vindaloo
Chicken Tk Vindalo
Lamb Tk Vindalo
Vindalo Sauce
Chicken Korma
Lamb Korma
Prawn Korma
King Prawn Korma
Veg Korma
Quorn Korma
Chicken Tk Kurma
Lamb Tk Kurma
Kurma Sauce
Chicken Bhuna
Lamb Bhuna
Prawn Bhuna
King Prawn Bhuna
Veg Bhuna
Quorn Bhuna
Chicken Tk Bhuna
Lamb Tk Bhuna
Chicken Rogan
Lamb Rogan
Prawn Rogan
King Prawn Rogan
Veg Rogan
Quorn Rogan
Chicken Tk Rogan
Lamb Tk Rogan
Chicken Dansak
Lamb Dansak
Prawn Dansak
King Prawn Dansak
Veg Dansak
Quorn Dansak
Chicken Tk Dansak
Lamb Tk Dansak
Dansak Sauce
Chicken Pathia
Lamb Pathia
Prawn Pathia
King Prawn Pathia
Veg Pathia
Quorn Pathia
Chicken Tk Pathia
Lamb Tk Pathia
Chicken Dopiaza
Lamb Dopiaza
Prawn Dopiaza
King Prawn Dopiaza
Veg Dopiaza
Quorn Dopiaza
Chicken Tk Dopiaza
Lamb Tk Dopiaza
Chicken Malaya
Lamb Malaya
Prawn Malaya
King Prawn Malaya
Veg Malaya
Quorn Malaya
Chicken Tk Malaya
Lamb Tk Malaya
Chicken Methi
Lamb Methi
Prawn Methi
King Prawn Methi
Veg Methi
Quorn Methi
Chicken Tk Methi
Lamb Tk Methi
Chicken Ceylon
Chicken Tk Ceylon
Lamb Ceylon
Lamb Tk Ceylon
Prawn Ceylon
King Prawn Ceylon
Veg Ceylon
Quorn Ceylon
Chicken Curry
Chicken Tk Curry
Lamb Curry
Lamb Tk Curry
Prawn Curry
King Prawn Curry
Veg Curry Main
Qourn Curry
Curry Sauce
Chicken Saag
Chicken Tk Saag
Lamb Saag
Lamb Tk Saag
Prawn Saag
King Prawn Saag
Classics
Biryanis
Chicken Biryani
Chicken steam cooked with spices, pilau rice, caramelised onion, almonds, sultanas, Served with mixed vegetable curry. Fairly medium
Lamb Biryani
Lamb steam cooked with spices, pilau rice, caramelised onion, almonds, sultanas, Served with mixed vegetable curry. Fairly medium
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Mild Biryani with tikka pieces
Lamb Tikka Biryani
Mild Biryani with tikka pieces
Bengal Chicken Biryani
Chicken steam cooked with spices, caramelised onion, pilau rice, almonds, sultanas, Served with mixed vegetable curry. Fairly medium
Prawn Biryani
Prawns steamed with spices, caramelised onion, pilau rice. Fairly medium
Tandoori King Prawn Biryani
Succulent king prawns steam cooked with spices, caramelised onion, pilau rice. Fairly medium
Veg Biriyani
Badshahi Biriyani
Salmon Bhuna
Fillet of juicy salmon, lightly coated with aromatic spices, pan cooked with olive oil. Served in a dryish curry sauce. Medium
Trout Bhuna
Fillet of succulent fresh trout, lightly coated with aromatic spices, pan cooked with olive oil, for a light crispy coating. Served in a dryish curry sauce. Medium
Tilapia Rogan
Melt in the mouth fillet of freshwater tilapia fish, cooked in an aromatic sauce of spices and herbs with tomato. Cooked with olive oil. Medium
Cod Lemon Bhuna
Cod fillet cooked in a marinade of lemon herbs and spices, pan cooked with olive oil with a light spiced coating. Served with an aromatic sauce, Medium
Seabass Bhuna
Tender seabass fillet cooked in a bengal spiced sauce, mustard oil, and herbs. Medium
Fresh Fish Dishes
Vegetarian & Vegan Specialities
Chilli Paneer
A firm favourite. Pan fried cubes of Paneer, simmered in a flavourful sauce of tomatoes, garlic, ginger, lemon, fresh herbs and spices. Hot
Shahi Vegetable Korma
Rich Moghul dish with fresh vegetables, cooked in a rich, creamy, sauce. Very mild
Sag Paneer
Cubes of indian cottage cheese simmered in light spices with fresh spinach. Medium
Paneer Aur Matter Ki Bhurji
Soft cubes of paneer cheese and peas in a light masala and onion sauce. Medium
Paneer Jalfrezi
Indian cottage cheese, mixed peppers and sweet corn cooked in a masala sauce, flavoured with fresh coriander. Medium
Makhni Paneer
Indian cottage cheese simmered to succulence in mild gravy, aromatically spiced with cardamom and cumin, enriched with butter, cream. Very mild
Courgette Toriya
Vegan. Courgettes cooked in a light tomato and onion sauce. Medium
Maharaja Broccoli
Vegan. Tender florets of broccoli sauteed with a selection of spices. Medium
Sabzi Satrang
Vegan. An aromatic dish cooked with fresh okra, garlic and aubergine Medium
Bendhi Bhaji
Vegan. Fresh okra sauteed with dry roasted spices and onion. Medium
Nakel Rami
Vegan. French beans and coconut, sauteed with freshly ground spices. Medium
Mixed Vegetable Jalfrezi
Vegan. Sweetcorn, mushrooms, mixed peppers and courgettes sauteed in an aromatic coriander fl avoured thick gravy. Medium
Brinjal Bhaji
Motor Poneer
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Fresh mixed vegetables of the day. Medium
Bombay Aloo
Spiced potato cooked with mustard seeds. Medium
Sag Aloo
Diced potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Medium
Aloo Gobi
Potato and caulifl ower cooked in its own steam, lightly spiced. Medium
Chana
Chick peas cooked in tomato, garlic, ginger & fresh spices. Medium
Garlic Mushrooms
Button mushrooms pan fried in butter with garlic
Mushroom Bhaji
Fresh mushrooms, sauteed with onion in a lightly spiced dish with coriander. Medium
Tarka Daal
Lentils - garnished with garlic
Couliflower Bhaji
Sag Bhaji
Curry Sauce
Vegetarian & Vegan Classics
Quorn Specialities
Quorn Tikka Masala
Quorn Tikka, chargrill cooked then simmered in a delicate, flavourful sauce. Mild
Quorn Jalfrezi
Quorn pieces sauteed with green peppers and fresh green chilli, in an aromatic coriander flavoured thick gravy. Medium
Quorn Keema Muttar
Minced Quorn and green peas (mutter) seasoned with cardamom and spices, cooked in a home cooked style. Medium
Quorn Keema Saag Paneer
Minced Quorn, fresh green peas, spinach and cubes of paneer cheese, seasoned with spices, cooked in a home cooked style. Medium
Quorn Biryani
Quorn cooked with saffron rice. Lightly spiced, served with vegetable curry. Mild
Plain Pappadoms
Crisp wafer thin gram flour discs perfect with chutneys
Spicy Pappadoms
Crisp wafer thin gram flour discs perfect with chutneys
Bombay Dahi
Fresh home made strained yoghurt to cool the tastebuds
Kachumber
Ideal side dish of cucumber, onions, tomatoes and coriander. Cooling
Chutney Mixed Tray
Each. Mango, lime pickle, mint sauce, onion salad and tamarind
Mixed Pickle
Mango Chatny
Red Sauce
Mint Sauce
Large Mint Sauce
Large Mango Chatny
Large Red Sauce
Onion Salad
Sundries
Breads
Naan
Makhni Naan
Plain fluffy leavened bread cooked in the tandoor brushed with melted butter
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with mango pulp & coconut
Kulcha Naan
A stuffed leavened bread cooked in the tandoor with vegetables
Garlic Naan
Stuffed with caramelised garlic
Garlic And Chilli Naan
A stuffed leavened bread cooked in the tandoor with caramelised garlic and chilli
Keema Naan
Stuffed with mincemeat
Puri
Unleavened bread, deep fried and soft
Chapatti
Vegan. Plain, thin wholewheat bread cooked on the griddle, perfect with sauces
Paratha
Vegan. Wholewheat flour flaky bread rolled into layers with butter and cooked on a tava
Stuffed Paratha
Vegan. Traditional punjabi buttery stuffed paratha bread with potato and mixed vegetables
Tandoori Roti
Vegan. Unleaven bread made with wholemeal flour
Cheese Nan
Rice
Vegan. Plain long grain rice, steam cooked
Pilau Rice
Vegan. Fragrant plain basmati rice, steam cooked
Subzi Pilau
Vegan. Fragrant basmati rice, cooked with fresh garden vegetables
Keema Rice
Fragrant basmati rice, cooked with minced lamb
Coconut Rice
Vegan. Fragrant basmati rice, cooked with coconut
Mushroom Rice
Vegan. Fragrant basmati rice, cooked with mushrooms
Onion Rice
Vegan
Lemon Rice
Vegan
Garlic Rice
Vegan
Special Fried Rice
Cooked with egg, onion & fresh peas
Egg Fried Rice
Rice
English Dishes
Sirloin Steak
Served with chips, peas and tomatoes or green salad
Rump Steak
Served with chips, peas and tomatoes or green salad
Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with chips, peas and tomatoes or green salad.
Chicken Nuggets
Served with chips, peas and tomatoes or green salad.
Fried Scampi
Served with chips, peas and tomatoes or green salad.
Fried Mushrooms
Green Salad
Chips
Sweet Potato Chips
Set Meal 1
Shami Kebab, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bombay Potato, Pilau Rice & 1x Naan, 2x Papadoms with Onion Salad & Mint Sauce
Set Meal 2
Shami Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Meat, Bombay Potato, Vegetable Curry, 2x Pilau Rice & 1x Peshwari Naan, 4x Papadoms with Onion Salad & Mint Sauce
Set Meal 3
Tandoori Chicken, Prawn on Puri, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Meat, Chicken Curry, Mushroom Bhaji,br/Bombay Potato, Vegetable Curry, 3x Pilau Rice, 1x Keema Naan & 1x Naan, 6x Papadoms with Onion Salad & Mint Sauce
Set Meal 4
Shami Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji, Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Meat, King Prawn Dupiaza, Balti Chicken, Vegetable Curry, Sag Aloo, Shahee Vegetable Korma, 4x Pilau Rice, 1x Naan, 1x Keema Naan & 1x Peshwari Naan 8x Papadoms with Onion Salad & Mint Sauce
Veg Set Meal 1
Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Bhuna, Bombay Potato, Pilau Rice & 1x Naan, 2x Papadoms with Onion Salad & Mint Sauce
Veg Set Meal 2
Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Vegetable Bhuna, Shahee Veg Korma, Bombay Potato, Mushroom Bhaji,br/2x Pilau Rice & 2x Naan, 4x Papadoms with Onion Salad & Mint Sauce
Highly Recommended Specials Set Meals
Thai Influenced Dish
Thai Yellow Curry
A Delicious Thai dish cooked with Thai herbs and coconut milk with an Indian influence
Thai Green Curry
A Delicious Thai dish with coconut milk, lemongrass and lime
Thai Sweet And Sour Curry
A Thai spice infused with a sweet and sour dish, fresh herbs and tamarind. Very Mild
Thai Rice Noodles
A mild dish stir fried with a signature Thai Sauce